“'Eldest,' by Christopher Paolini. It's the second book in the series, and it's very good - better than the first.”

— Cathy Skrtic, hotel employee, Lawrence

“I've been reading 'The Testament,' by John Grisham. It's about an old rich man who kills himself on account of his messed up family, and he doesn't want any of them to get anything out of his will.”

— Jeff Moore, production manager, Lawrence

“I just recently read 'Me Talk Pretty One Day,' by David Sedaris. It's about him growing up and what events shaped the way he looks at the world.”

— Merrill Alley, Kansas University senior, Omaha, Neb.

“I'm currently finishing 'Breaking Dawn,' the fourth book in the 'Twilight Saga,' by Stephenie Meyer. They're so addicting, and there are a lot of twists and turns in this one. It's a good combination of action and adventure, but really revolves around a love story.”

— Lindsay Moffitt, Kansas University freshman, Highlands Ranch, Colo.